Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs. Taking them together can cause bad side effects. This is one of those drugs. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Avoid

If you have an allergy to tizanidine or any other part of this drug.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

Precautions

Wear disease medical alert ID (identification).

If you have been taking this drug for many weeks, talk with your doctor before stopping. You may want to slowly stop this drug.

If you have kidney disease, talk with your doctor.

If you have liver disease, talk with your doctor.

If you fall a lot, talk with your doctor.

If you have low blood pressure, talk with your doctor.

Have your blood work checked. Talk with your doctor.

Check all drugs you are taking with your doctor. This drug may not mix well with some other drugs.

Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.

Do not change from the capsule to the tablet or from the tablet to the capsule.

Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you.

Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing.

The information in this monograph is intended for informational purposes only, and is meant to help users better understand health concerns. Information is based on review of scientific research data, historical practice patterns, and clinical experience. This information should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Users should consult with a qualified healthcare provider for specific questions regarding therapies, diagnosis and/or health conditions, prior to making therapeutic decisions.